This lens is constructed to fit all models of Canon cameras, regardless of camera model or type of sensor.

The ability to use auto focus is available for all cameras.

The lens has a focal length of 70-300 mm.
Depending on which camera the lens is used, the experienced and perceived focal length will be different. Please visit the list of compatible cameras below, it will provide the equivalent focal length you get on each camera.

A positive thing is that this lens has a versitale zoom range, where the difference between 'maximum zoomed out' to 'maximum zoomed in' increases the lens versatility since you as a photographer easily can compose your picture without moving yourself physically.

This lens is not considered to have a good aperture value and brightness. It is something to consider before you purchase the lens. To compensate for this you might, while photographing in less favorable light conditions, be forced to either use higher ISO settings (which generates more noise in the image), slower shutter speeds (which may give some motion blur) or flash lightning. Read more at the link below what lens brightness means to you as a photographer.

One thing to consider is that the lens has a variable brightness, which means that depending on how much you are zooming the lens will have a different maximum aperture value. At 70 mm the lens brightness is f/4,5 and at 300 mm the brightness is f/5,6. Through the link below you can read more about what this could mean for you as a photographer.

Inside the lens there is an image stabilizer, which helps to fend off possible movements and tremors. This is very positive and can be of great help in situations and conditions where the light is inadequate and not enough for decent shutter speeds.

The lens has a traditional filter thread on the front and its measuring 58 mm which also the filter you will use must have. If you use for example an UV filter can be a cheap insurance against scratches and dust.

If you buy this lens it will come with a lens hood, whose model name is "ET-65B".

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Besides looking at product images it is also of interest to see pictures taken with this specific lens. This can give you a hint of what kind of images this lens can achieve, what the focal length will be like etc.

Below you will find some summarized points and facts that can be considered as the 'pros and cons' of this lens. These are based entirely on the facts and values that are accessible through the lens specification, so we highly recommend that you also read the reported reviews available (see tab 'Reviews'); this in order to get a more complete view of the lens and its capabilites. Reviewer opinions reflect the lens, its use and its optical performance in a more accurate way, but any way - here a few different points to consider before buying this lens.

"The EF70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM telephoto zoom lens follows the EF400mm f/4 DO IS USM released in 2001 as the second model in Canon´s EF lens lineup to incorporate a DO (Diffractive Optical element) lens. Equipped with a three-layer DO lens specially designed for use in zoom-lens optics, the new lens possesses an exceeding ability to correct chromatic and spherical aberrations and render high-quality images. The lens element also achieves major reductions in size, realizing savings of 28% in overall length compared to comparable lenses incorporating conventional refractive optical elements. Moreover, the size and weight advantage comes at no cost to image quality, with the EF70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM delivering image quality on par with Canon´s L-series lenses. High performance features include image stabilization equivalent to shooting at approximately three shutter speeds faster, a circular diaphragm for improved background blur, and a zoom-ring locking mechanism that locks the lens in the fully retracted position to prevent unintended extension and damage when hanging from the user´s neck."

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In order to see larger product images of the lens, click the link below.

Besides looking at product images it is also of interest to see pictures taken with this specific lens. This can give you a hint of what kind of images this lens can achieve, what the focal length will be like etc.